Make-A-Wish Oregon

We’re excited to announce that Make-A-Wish remains the #1 Most Trusted Nonprofit Operating Locally Across 50 States in 2024! 🎉 We’re so proud to uphold this position in the Morning Consult study of Most Trusted Brands. It’s thanks to you, our valuable supporters, that Make-A-Wish is the nation’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, operating in every community in the United States. 💙 Together, we can provide so much hope. If you’re interested in ways to get involved in the Make-A-Wish mission, visit Oregon.wish.org

“I want to help other kids going through hard times.” – Wish Alum Indie, 7    After cancer treatment, Indie said her wish to visit the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique brought her a very good place she dreamed of for two years. She says being with her family and feeling so happy showed her that fighting cancer gives her power. That’s why she rallied her school and several local businesses to raise funds for more local, life-changing wishes like hers. 💙      This Make A Difference Day, we see the incredible impact our community has on the lives of wish kids and their families. You can make an impact just like Indie. Find out how at Oregon.wish.org  

In the words of Wish Kid Emilian, “Wow! That was amazing!” ✨ Because of your incredible generosity, we’ve raised more than $825,000 and counting in support of Wish Ball! We are still getting in matching gifts and new pledges inspired by the magic of Wish Ball, and it will help us reach our goal of granting a wish to every eligible child. 💙 A HUGE thank you to our presenting sponsors Nike, Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC, U.S. Bank, Alaska Airlines, Bremik Construction, Tillamook County Creamery Association, EC Electric, KinderCare Learning Companies, Tyree, RGP, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland, AAA Oregon/Idaho, OUTFRONT Media. Thank you to the incredibly talented Monroe Photography for capturing all the magic from the night! See the full album here: https://lnkd.in/g3apExHy

⭐️ WISH GRANTED!⭐️ Caden just returned from an off-roading, sun-soaking, high-flying adventure. 🏝️ The local 9-year-old cancer fighter wished to go to Hawaii where he could enjoy nature with his family. While in paradise, Caden’s wish allowed him to escape the weight of his diagnosis and focus on joy. Thank you to the wish community that continues to make smiles like these possible! 😊 #WishGranted #MakeAWish #MakeAWishOregon #ORWish

Did you raise your hand to support wishes at Wish Ball? Your generous gift could be doubled! 🙌 Find out if your employer has a matching gift program by contacting your human resources office or visiting: https://lnkd.in/ghXvmrxW We’re so grateful for all the incredible support and BIG joy you are sharing with local children and their families. 💙

This is the moment no one saw coming at Wish Ball and proves extraordinary things happen when you’re making wishes come true! Emilian shared his incredible story of perseverance with the crowd in the ballroom, including his true love of flying. ✈️☁️ He collects & cherishes wings from each flight. Alaska Airlines VP of Flight Operations and former Make-A-Wish Oregon Board Member, Dave Mets, was so moved. He decided to give Emilian the wings he just received for serving with Alaska Airlines for 25 years! 🥹   The President of Horizon Air and Make-A-Wish Board Member, Jason Berry, shared a special gift as well! 😊 He sent Emilian home with his own personal set of wings and a huge smile.   We are beyond grateful to know such big-hearted people and see the incredible joy those coming together in the wish community can bring. 💙

There was so much magic in the ballroom Friday night as our brave wish alumni took the stage at Wish Ball to share the true impact a wish can have. 🎤 Wish Alum Sabina took the stage to perform a powerful song. 😊 Wish Alum Abigial walked the catwalk after delivering a sweet surprise to guests. (Watch her surprise: https://lnkd.in/gtvtdrus) 💙 Wish Alum Emilian shared how his wish gave his family the gift of healing and togetherness after an unimaginable medical journey. (Watch his story: https://lnkd.in/giEtZGwf) We’re beyond proud of their bravery, perseverance and strength!

Today’s the day! ✨ We can’t wait to sketch dreams into reality with you at Wish Ball tonight. See you in the ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Portland or you can follow along for all the magic to come! There’s still time to pick up an incredible package in the online auction before it closes tonight. Plus, you could win two Alaska Airlines tickets for just $100! ✈️⭐️ Just visit Oregon.wish.org/auction

When asked what they’ll remember most about his wish, Nathan and his family said, “the generosity and kindness of everyone involved.” 😊 Nathan wished to go to the Pokemon World Championship and his wish came true almost exactly a year after his leukemia diagnosis. The wish allowed him to replace a very difficult memory with a very happy one. 💙 Nathan says the opening ceremony was unforgettable, as was the kindness he encountered during the entire experience. #WishGranted #MakeAWish #MakeAWishOregon #ORWish

Are you ready for it?! Wish Ball’s exclusive live auction is days away and is packed with unforgettable experiences! 🎵 Get whisked away to see Taylor Swift in New Orleans 🏈 Ring in the New Year with the Ultimate Fiesta Bowl Experience 🏝️ Relax with a 5-night stay in the tropical paradise of Costa Rica Preview all the exciting live packages by visiting Oregon.wish.org/auction. ✨ Not going to be in the ballroom? We can provide a proxy bidder. Just contact Jessy at [email protected]!